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SAUNA AND MOTHERWELL SCHOOLS HOST FORMER PREMIER LEAGUE AND NEWCASTLE UNITED STAR STEVEN TAYLOR
The Sports Association of Ugandans in North America (SAUNA) believes Motherwell Sports Academy pupils and those within the Nakawa community will greatly get inspiration from the two English coaches, Steve Taylor and Sam White. SAUNA is a non-profit charity organization that utilizes sports to promote healthy living/fitness, develop careers and strengthen cultural relations through various …
SAUNA SPORTS FESTIVAL 2024
Nothing quite compares to the excitement of live sports or the experience of being part of a sports festival. This is precisely why the SAUNA Sport Festival 2024 will turn out to be the biggest sports party in Canada in 2024. And what a thriller this promises to be! Set to be organized over three …
A dream come true
Finally, it’s here! The Sports Association of Ugandans in North America (SAUNA) has officially launched its operations in North America. October 7, 2023 started as an ordinary date. But in the aftermath of all the activities that transpired that day, the date will for the years to come be remembered for all historic reasons. “This …
Sauna will transform lives
It was a party atmosphere during the launch of the Sports Association of Ugandans in North America (SAUNA) on October 7, 2023. A number of high-profile guests attended the event and number of Ugandans competed in the football gala in commemoration of the activity and here’s what they had to say: Chief Guest: Rev. Eddie …
Inspiring the next generation of stars
It’s a Tuesday afternoon –three days after launching the Sports Association of Ugandans in North America (SAUNA). One of the several activities on the SAUNA launch trail were one-on-one engagements with the next generation of stars training with a number of academies in Toronto. Our first stop was the Canada First Academy. After a couple …
Celebrations
IT’S TIME TO PARTY Toronto East Cranes were crowned champions of the SAUNA Inaugural Title after their players had sprinted around the pitch at 1200 Lansdowne, Toronto, ON, M6H 3Z8 in a joyful explosion at the final whistle. During the crowning ceremony, Toronto Cranes East players huddled as the Chief Guest Rev. Eddie Jjumba handed …
Awards ceremony
You are all winners Minutes after the Wise Men from the East edged their counterparts from the West 1-0, that sense of rivalry was aside for an ambiance of unity. The two sides felt winners in more ways than one. The overall winners were rewarded with a glittering trophy, and City Tyres T-shirts while the …
Historic match
TORONTO CRANES EAST BATTLE TORONTO CRANES WEST One of the most interesting activities held during the launch of the Sports Association of Ugandans in North America (SAUNA) on October 7, 2023, was a fascinating football match. On the eventful day, Toronto Cranes West battled Toronto Cranes East in a match that lived-up to its billing …
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1 Min read - September 2023
SAUNA SET TO LAUNCH ON OCT 7th 2023
The launch of the association’s activities will mark the start of a new chapter in the lives of those that appreciate healthy living, the need to work out, network in a stress free environment and ultimately break social and cultural barriers among the communities.
The Sports Association of Ugandans in North America (SAUNA) will launch its operations in North America on October 7, 2023.
The high-profile event will precede Uganda’s national day independence celebrations on October 9, 2023.
Creating sports career opportunities in communities
SAUNA uses its platforms and activities to identify young talent within communities and create opportunities for them in sports academies or institutions that offer opportunities to student-athletes to further their education. Considering that education is a catalyst for social and economic change, our programs focus on developing talent and providing opportunities for them to fulfill …
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Celebrating African heritage in Northern America
The SANA African Heritage program seeks to recognize and relive the legacy of African descents in transforming lives in communities and sports in North America. This program focuses specifically on the contributions that African descents have played in transforming sports in Canada and USA, raising aspirations of young people from African heritage and using sports …
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ITS TEN TEAMS CANADA USA & ONLY ONE WINNER
Sauna organizes competitions for teams in the United States of America and Canada. The competitions in the fields of football, basketball, volleyball, athletics and netball are held during the Sauna Sports Festival in both USA and Canada.
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1 Min read - April 2022
SAUNA set launch activities football academy
Sports Association of Ugandans in North America (SAUNA) director Godfrey Ssembeguya underlined the importance of football academies in the development of sports talent.